Millions of Americans just spent a relaxing or enjoyable weekend, welcoming summer, wrapping up the school year and graduation ceremonies, and heading out on long weekend mini-trips and even stay-cations, firing up the barbecue, opening up the community pool...o r simply tossing back a few with family and friends. All of that is a good thing, and we could all probably use a few more miles of smiles following two years and change of this ongoing pandemic.

But this weekend also contained one of our nation’s most sacred and somber remembrances, and that too should not be forgotten. Memorial Day is more than just a hangover Monday on the first long weekend of summer, it’s the official day of recognition, pause and reflection as well as for saluting the sacrifice and memory of those who paid the ultimate price for our many freedoms as Americans. While Veterans Day, during the 11th month, 11th day, and 11:00 a.m hour (November 11 @ 11), recognizes all service veterans and active-duty personnel, Memorial Day is focused on those who lost their lives on the field of battle.

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Bill Crane is a syndicated columnist based in Decatur. He has worked in politics for Democrats and Republicans, respects the process and will try and give you some things to think about. Your thoughts and responses to his opinions are also welcome, bill.csicrane@gmail.com.

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